Staff persons on hand were Rich Romness of Bolton & Menk, Pete Carlson SEH, Joel Dasher, Bonnie Sundermann and Joe Heinen.

Approval of Minutes

The special meeting minutes of the October 22, 2002, session were introduced for review. With no corrections forthcoming, Humbert moved to approve, s/Thelen, the motion carried.

The regular meeting minutes of the October 29, 2002, session were introduced for review. With no corrections forthcoming, Humber moved to approve, s/ Heidgerken, the motion carried.

Old Business

There was MNDot letter from 12/9 that was given to the council in regards to the Industrial Park. The updates were given by Romness on the Industrial Park. He also made note on the wetlands and mapping of the city for 2003.

Carlson had copies of the 2003 street feasibility for the council. Costs for 3rd St NE & 3rd St SE would be $423,181.77 with $226,150.37 of assessable costs. The council would like to see research notes on proper rates for assessments.

Resolution 2002-37 was reviewed for adoption of the 2003 Tax Levy, motion by Heidgerken to approve resolution, seconded by Humbert and carried.

Resolution 2002-38 was reviewed for adoption of the 2003 Budget, motion by Humbert to approve resolution, seconded by Thelen and carried.

Sign ordinance was review and discussed with new changes to be made prior to hearing on December 30th.

Staff Reports

Dasher presented his maintenance report. There needs to be a stop sign to place in the Industrial Park. The yield signs ant the Neil Borgerding intersection needs to be replaced.

Tree trimming will be completed by Melrose Tree Service for $100 per hour.

Tractor repair to be completed at Sauk Centre, weather pending.

The council requests to have more research done on well security.

The Stearns County Sheriff Department contract for 2003 was reviewed, motion by Humbert to request the Sheriff attend a council meeting to discuss the contract prior to signing, seconded by Thelen and carried.

New Business

Pending claims were reviewed, motion by Heidgerken to approve the claims excluding a bill for David Drown, seconded by Thelen and carried.

The meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.